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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANSPORT
Drive
Across
Bridge
Bear
Bear
The word "transport" means carry an object or a person from one location to another. The word "bear," when used as a verb, means carry as well. "Bear" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "transport." When none of the answer choices seem obviously correct to you, remember to consider their secondary definitions.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHUCKLE
Cough
Laugh
Frown
Pause
Laugh
The word "chuckle," when used as a verb, means to laugh. "Laugh" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "chuckle." The rest of the choices are all unrelated actions.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECAY
grow
build
rot
improve
rot
The correct answer is "rot," as both "rot" and "decay" mean decompose. "Grow," "improve," and "build" are all opposites of rot.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BARRAGE
Defend
Anger
Tie
Blast
Blast
A "barrage" is an overwhelming number of explosions. The best choice is "blast," as means explosion and is the only word that refers to explosions. Considering the other choices, "anger" is a strong feeling of displeasure, "defend" means protect, and "tie" means connect two strands together with a knot.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REBUKE
Compliment
Scold
Ignore
Cherish
Scold
To "rebuke" is to criticize or "yell at" someone who has misbehaved. For example, a teacher may rebuke students who have been talking loudly in class or otherwise breaking the rules. Both "cherish," which means love dearly, and "compliment" represent positive emotions, so they are very unlike the term "rebuke." To "ignore" is simply to pay no attention to a person or thing.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
TORMENT
happiness
pardon
suffering
preserve
petrify
suffering
Torment can be used as either a verb or a noun. When used as a verb, it means to make someone feel pain. When used as a noun, it means great suffering or pain. To further help you, preserve means save; pardon means forgive; petrify means scare.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPROACH
Disable
Scorn
Delight
Honor
Permission
Scorn
A "reproach" is an expression or act of disapproval, and to "reproach" someone is to express disapproval of them or their actions. "Scorn" is the best match because it is a feeling of disapproval resulting in criticism of someone or something.
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SOURCE
Origin
Companion
Aroma
Strategy
Blizzard
Origin
"Source" means where a person or thing comes from, or "origin." A "blizzard" is a large snowstorm. A "companion" is a friend or partner. A "strategy" is a tactic or course of action. An "aroma" is a distinct smell or a fragrance.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CURB
Restrain
Decipher
Detain
Prepare
Complicate
Restrain
"Curb" means keep in check or restrain, so "restrain" is the correct answer. "Detain" means hold in custody, usually for a crime or for trial. "Decipher" means decode or break a code. "Complicate" means make something harder to understand or more confusing. "Prepare" means get ready for something.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLUSTER
Determine
Concentrate
Sacrifice
Repair
Gather
Gather
"Cluster," when used as a verb, means gather or come together as a group in one location, so "gather" is the correct answer. "Repair" means fix or make right. "Determine" means solve or to figure out. "Sacrifice" means give up something. "Concentrate" is a verb that means focus or direct one's attention toward someone or something.
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